Four Bomb Explosions Strike England and Manchester Tragedy
A sequence of four explosions shattered England with a Manchester blast killing one man and injuring two others. Police guard critical utilities as blast damage includes a gas main rupture and shattered windows. The incidents spurred theories of political motives and possible Irish Republican Army ties, with reports of arson and bomb-making fears across London Birmingham and surrounding areas.
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England
Manchester
New Wheat Prices and Trade Movements Reported
Fragmented OCR shows updated wheat market activity with trading shifts in Liverpool and Atlantic regions. Mentions higher value contracts and altered shipping, with rail and weather factors affecting supply, plus price estimates around 21 percent for old crop and 28 percent for new crop.
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Sadelmnde
Tuesaday
Ira
Tareer World Siipments
Chinwen
Wirt
Wirt YS Midelson
Mehnts & Sane
Tarmees
London Metal Market Report Shows Mixed Falls and Gains
The London metal market report lists varied moves across copper lead zinc and silver with prices quoted per ounce and per ton. Standout shifts include copper and zinc easing while tin and silver show mixed declines and small gains amid fluctuating futures.
Driving Without Licence Fined in Pirie Court
A Pirie Police Court yesterday fined Mr C J Coventry SM for driving without a licence. A related charge against his son, John Vincent Howard Barry, was dismissed. Vincent Barry of Solomontown was fined £2 for intersection offences. another Barry, Vincent A A Barry, denied unlawfully permitting Barry to drive. The judge noted no evidence of father responsibility under the Act and dismissed the case.
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C.J. Coventry
Pirie
Wilson
Weather forecast for 1609 year in Canberra and regions
1939 weather outlook from Mr Enigo Jones outlines a very wet year in the north with drier subtropics. Autumn dry, good winter rains expected in June and July, followed by a spring dry spell. December rains likely in good season, with storms in January and generally dry until April. Agricultural South Australia Victoria Riverina NSW to see rains, May to June drier, revival from September, ending with moderate rains.
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Canberra
Enigo Jones
Queensland
The
Science Congress
South Australise
Victoria
Riverina
New South Wales
Bank manager's courage at Ultimo branch hold up
In Sydney a bank manager faced a robbery at the Ultimo branch. When two armed men entered and seized his revolver, manager R Christy drew his own weapon and fired a threat, prompting the bandit to flee the scene.
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Sydney
Ultimo
R Christy
Claridge, Mr P H L, Dies in Adelaide at 87
Adelaide and South Australia mourn the death of Mr P H L Claridge aged 87. He arrived in the colony with his parrots three years ago and settled at Auburn and Christmas Took. Survived by his widow, Mrs Uleidze, and sons Eightes Gm F Glatidge and Meshal 1. funeral arrangements pending.
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Adelaide
Wieth Aivenne
Burt Adelaide
Asfordshire
Enetinl
South Austolia
Auburn
Grysint
Sanilay
Uleldze
Justo
Glirider
Meshal
NSW Faces Deficit as Revenue Drops in 1920s
NSW faces a fiscal deficit amid reduced revenue and mining downturn. Treasurer Maip acknowledges business and industrial expansion easing pressure. government weighs annual revenue forecast and potential measures during the next six months.
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Sydney
Cain
Wales
Carl
Port Kembla Waterside Men Reject Settlement Terms
Port Kemble waterside workers rejected the settlement terms for the pig iron dispute by a large majority believed near 100 to 32. The sticking point was no definite federal ban on further pig iron exports. Mr Menzies affirmed the government would not waver in its stance toward the workers.
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Sydney
Port Kemble
R. G. Menzies
Menzies
Port Kembla
Bushfires Cause 300000 Pounds Damage Across State
Weather Bureau forecasts 4 statewide rain as fire damage totals reach 300000 pounds. Police report estimate aids planned for 10 persons with urgent needs, with relief funds to be allocated to those most affected after ministers were informed.
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Sydney
Weather Bureau
Higher timber prices expected amid fires in Melbourne
Melbourne Tuesday report by E W Quinn manager of the Hardwood Millers Association says timber prices likely to rise as several mills have been destroyed and standing timber expected to supply for three years burned. Funds for fire relief near 280 000 include 5000 from government and 5000 from Melbourne Council plus contributions from firms and organisations. Fire danger persists in Gippsland and north east with rain failing to quell flames as hundreds work to secure bush and clear areas. Searchers pursue Franke Poynton and Rusden believed dead.
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Melbourne
E W. Quinn
Hardwood Millers’ Association
Quinn
Gippsland
Franke Poynton
Nupice
Rusden
Manlock
Large McComas estate probated in Melbourne
In Melbourne a large estate of Mr. McComas, merchant of Hawthorn and Commonwealth Bank Board member, sworn for probate, valued at £50,000 realty and £585,875 personal property in Victoria, with other assets elsewhere. He named his two daughters as principal beneficiaries and provided gifts of shares to certain employees. Mr. McComas chaired William Haughton and Co wool brokers and served on the Commonwealth Central Wool Committee.
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Melbourne
Rabere Bond Wester McComas
Cms
Hawnham
Commonwealth Bank Board
Victoria
McComas
William Haughton and Co
Commonwealth Central Wool Chm Witee
Wells Fears For Vital Conditions From Humbled Notes
In a terse report Wells warns of strained safety and urgent conditions amid worsening disorder. The piece notes officials and communities scrambling to avert extraordinary risks.
Indecent language fine in Pirie Police Court
Edmond Howley of Eighth street Pirie West was fined 2 pounds 10 shillings plus costs after pleading guilty by letter to using indecent language on December 26 in Ninth street. Det. J Slinger led the case. The court noted prior complaints and warned such language should be stamped out, sentencing Howley to seven days in prison with a week’s remission for good conduct.
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Tnuile
Edmond Howley
Eighth Street
Pirie West
Pirie
J. Slinger
C. J. Coventry
Sal
Howley
Ninth Street
Cour
Pederal
Witmes
Maer
Drnault
Aly Lovel
Tn Yay
Local court postpones appearance of Mr J Warren in Pirie
Indisposition prevented the appearance of Mr J Warren a local member of the Bar in Pirie Local Court yesterday. Officials of the FED & FA are visiting Pirie on business and will return to the Barrier on Monday next. The Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association social function was presided over by Mr M Connelly incoming president. Several local residents and visitors arrived from Adelaide and preparations for races at Snowtown are noted with on duty ambulance volunteers listed.
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J. Warren
Pirie
Massis J
M. Connelly
J. Harvey
Chain ‘Road
Pirie Hospital
Ant Vietoe Morley
Inclawe
HV. Thorby
Civil Aviation
Beth Dubos Estentay
New South Wales
Unity urged at Pirie drivers and firemen meeting
Members of the Pirie sub branch of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association, with visitors from Draken Hill and royal industrial bodies, held a goodwill social in Waterside Workers Hall to mark the forthcoming election. President Donnelly and chairwoman spoke of unity and common action with employers to gain better conditions, citing increased margins and future prosperity if cooperation continues.
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Pirke
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association
Draken Hill Organisation
Royal Industrial
Mark
Weent Anmint
Ofl Tura
MM. Donnelly Fluveruisis
Visitarw
Miers
J .L, Shunnon
Broken Muu
G. Wen
Harrier Branstrident
Bray
Broken Hill
Mab
Majority
L. ‘Davies
Awill
Crediliner
Bins
Boilerfakers
Suriily
A. F. Kitson
Eniot
Rullun
Electrical
Chion
M. Botheras
Pirie Trades’ and Fabric Council
Menwrs
G. Reed
Wluti
J. Sutehall
H. Meannick
Mir
Wwe
Pirie
Ald
Shannon
Hotel licensee argues he had no written authority to enter premises
Pirie Police Court heard that Joseph Mullins the International Hotel licensee allegedly told a police officer that without written authority from the Commissioner of Police he could be forced to leave the premises. The witness claimed Mullins refused entry to inspect the bar and claimed authority under the license. The case, including questions over the bar’s access and entry, was adjourned for further testimony.
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International Howl
Commissioner of Police
C.J. Coventry
Pirie
Joseph Mullins
Tha Meensee
International Hotel
Wich
Albert Tere
Pan
C. R. Hannan
O'Callaghan
Det J .Singer
Coawlahte
H. Miller
Evidinen
Ellen Street
Ian
Watkins
David
Imo Ellen Street
Weiking
Bergin
Witnews
Mullins
Mulling
Mullins Wondines
Tavis
Rere
Wall
Betetn
Droken
Pirle
Watkins Hive
V'Elock Yerin
Wat“Tran Rvinausher
Tuionisn Wien
Fleibert
Sairs Mullins
de Hati
Berginald
Poller
Mullinw
Mulline
Uney
Rexply
Herbert
Mamma
No clear event in sparse OCR about political talks
Fragmented text references weather data and political mentions. It cites a speaker denying changes, mentions Mr. Moors, Hunts negotiations, and a figure 264 versus 40 Neue Week Walid. No coherent incident or outcome is discernible.
Magnificent Gesture Marks Unionist Toast at Meeting
A historical report recalls a unionist gathering where Mr Phewsdealt praised solidarity with workers during a harrowing famine and a later rebuttal by Mr dendry highlighting improvements in worker conditions. The event featured speeches, a toast, and cultural performances by community members and musical participants.
Trotting League Ald Howley Members Named Adelaide
Adelaide Tuesday the Trotting League has been reconstituted under new legislation governing conduct. The league lists members including A. F. Jenkins, J. J. Wee, RP Heath, JH Thompson, and others with Mr Jenkins as chairman. Appeals from league decisions will be dealt with by the Wwaxue house as the South Australian Jockey Club handles galloping appeals.
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Jenkins
Aj Yolumdehairman
Siwhde
Wwaxue House
South Australiaa Jockey Club
Twvard
Apni
Butter moisture dispute leads to court ruling
In a police court case, Veronien Kirchner and Gianent's Gap defendants faced charges over adulterated butter with excess moisture. Witnesses described moisture extraction and standard defects. verdict cited prior case law. The defendant received a 4 day detention and a fine of 10 shillings.
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Veronien Kirchner
Gianent
J. Coventry
SMC
Hive
Gr. Swrency
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